Roma, QLD 4455 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Roma is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4455, home to 6,838 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Maranoa local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 437 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population6,838
Median age35
Area78 km²
To CBD437 km
LGAMaranoa

Demographics

Population
6,838
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,706 /week
Median personal income
$957 /week
Median family income
$2,171 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Maranoa
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • St John's School (Roma) Combined · Catholic
  • Roma State College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 16 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 27 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 69.8% of the 4,341 resolvable premises in Roma. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 22.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 7.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 898 across the Maranoa LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 327 theft, 164 violent offences, 138 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Maranoa — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Roma?

Roma (QLD 4455) had 6,838 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Maranoa local government area.

What is the median rent in Roma?

The median advertised rent in Roma is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Roma?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Roma covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St John's School (Roma) (0.6 km), Roma State College (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Roma?

Roma is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Roma?

Across the surrounding area, 898 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (327), violent (164), drug offences (138). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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